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20/10/2015
Canon Products Have The X Factor
Canon UK has announced that HotCam has supplied a range of its professional broadcast lenses and cameras for use on the latest series of The X Factor. The London-based camera facilities company is providing camera and broadcast sound equipment for the show's audition process as it tours throughout the UK.
For The X Factor, 90% of the lenses used are from Canon, and includes the XJ86 box lens, the HJ40, HJ22 and HJ14 broadcast lenses, as well as the versatile CN7x17 KAS S E1/P1 Cine lens. Also being used are a number of L Series EF mount lenses including the EF 70-200mm, EF 24-70mm, EF 16-35mm and multiple EF prime lenses.
This extensive range of glass is used to capture the auditions live on stage, while Canon EOS C300 professional cine cameras are backstage for contestants' interviews and the reality aspects of the auditions. Canon EOS 5D and EOS 7D cameras are also used to provide stylised B-roll and time-lapse photography.
Dan Studley, Technical Manager/Director of The X Factor, said: "We're constantly looking at new innovative ways to get a better shot, improve efficiency and add production value, so the usability of the equipment is extremely important. Being able to swap lenses between cameras is crucial for keeping costs down. We use Canon lenses because of the quality and reliability they offer. The EOS C300 is economical to hire, and when run with the Canon glass, it delivers a fantastic cinematic picture that is instantly gradable if required."
Austin Freshwater, Director, Professional Imaging at Canon UK & Ireland, added: "This is a good example of both the business and creative benefits that our solutions can deliver. Having tested some of our cameras and lenses, HotCam soon replaced their stock with the Canon equivalent, citing our easy-to-use set-up and operation, versatility, value and reliability. The success of the decision is in the projects, such as The X Factor, that HotCam is involved in."
Series 12 of The X Factor is currently airing on ITV. In addition to the lenses and cameras, HotCam also provides the lighting for the reality aspects of the show that run alongside the live performance stage of the show.
www.canon.co.uk
www.canon.ie
(JP)
For The X Factor, 90% of the lenses used are from Canon, and includes the XJ86 box lens, the HJ40, HJ22 and HJ14 broadcast lenses, as well as the versatile CN7x17 KAS S E1/P1 Cine lens. Also being used are a number of L Series EF mount lenses including the EF 70-200mm, EF 24-70mm, EF 16-35mm and multiple EF prime lenses.
This extensive range of glass is used to capture the auditions live on stage, while Canon EOS C300 professional cine cameras are backstage for contestants' interviews and the reality aspects of the auditions. Canon EOS 5D and EOS 7D cameras are also used to provide stylised B-roll and time-lapse photography.
Dan Studley, Technical Manager/Director of The X Factor, said: "We're constantly looking at new innovative ways to get a better shot, improve efficiency and add production value, so the usability of the equipment is extremely important. Being able to swap lenses between cameras is crucial for keeping costs down. We use Canon lenses because of the quality and reliability they offer. The EOS C300 is economical to hire, and when run with the Canon glass, it delivers a fantastic cinematic picture that is instantly gradable if required."
Austin Freshwater, Director, Professional Imaging at Canon UK & Ireland, added: "This is a good example of both the business and creative benefits that our solutions can deliver. Having tested some of our cameras and lenses, HotCam soon replaced their stock with the Canon equivalent, citing our easy-to-use set-up and operation, versatility, value and reliability. The success of the decision is in the projects, such as The X Factor, that HotCam is involved in."
Series 12 of The X Factor is currently airing on ITV. In addition to the lenses and cameras, HotCam also provides the lighting for the reality aspects of the show that run alongside the live performance stage of the show.
www.canon.co.uk
www.canon.ie
(JP)
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